Rangers arrest Karachi University’s assistant registrar

The paramilitary force raided University of Karachi and apprehended Assistant Registrar Arif Haider for his alleged affiliation with London wing of a Karachi-based political party, sources said. The arrested university official was shifted to an unknown location for questioning.

The paramilitary also arrested four suspected persons including a political worker in raids in Korangi, Jamshed Town, and City area of the metropolis. Rangers spokesman said that that weapons were recovered from the arrested men.

Moreover, police arrested a suspected target killer affiliated with militant wing of a political party in a raid in Saudabad area. Police said that the suspected hitman — identified as Saddam Hussain — is involved in the killing of eight people.

Hand grenades, rifles and a stolen motorcycle were seized from the suspected killer.

Meanwhile, two suspected robbers were nabbed following a police encounter in New Karachi. Police recovered weapons and stolen items from the possession of the suspects.